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The Duke of Edinburgh meets recipients of Ridge Clean Energy's Climate Care Awards
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh visited Oxfordshire on 12th February and met with key representatives of Oxfordshire organisations focused on climate, renewable energy, sustainability, and other environmental issues.
Ridge Clean Energy (RCE), a Charlbury based renewable energy company shared information on the Climate Care Awards, designed for school-aged children.
His Royal Highness watched a short role-play on the carbon cycle prepared by pupils from Charlbury Primary School, the first participants in the Climate Care Awards Programme.
The aim of this scheme is to inspire sustainable living, heighten climate change awareness and lessen eco-anxiety by encouraging positive contributions from individuals and communities towards the health of our planet. The awards begin with Bronze and work up to Gold and involve completing targets to reduce pupils’ carbon footprint.
Ridge Clean Energy’s Community Partnership Coordinator, Teresa Hall, emphasised “Education is a fundamental part of the community engagement work undertaken by RCE while developing Renewable Energy Parks in the UK. Regardless of individual abilities and challenges, our young people are the future guardians of this amazing planet and we therefore have an obligation, as a responsible developer, to prepare them for that role.”
The Climate Care Awards have been created for educational groups to be completed alongside suggested hands-on activities planned to make caring for our planet and making a difference a fun thing to do.
Philip Sharman, Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire remarked “It was great seeing the enthusiasm of the school children when acting out the carbon cycle and talking His Royal Highness through the range of actions we can all take to reduce our carbon emissions. They absolutely ‘got it’ which is a credit to the Climate Care Awards material!”
Teresa Hall said, “Climate change might seem like too big a challenge for any one individual to take on, especially a child, but we know that cutting down our individual carbon emissions does make a difference. As a company we look beyond developing renewable energy parks to supporting the communities near our sites on their path to net zero.
Ridge Clean Energy wish to share the Climate Care Awards programme with other renewable energy companies who can then, in turn share with the schools and communities they serve. The Climate Care Awards Primary Pack is now available for interested groups to download from our website. https://www.ridgecleanenergy.com/contact/
daniela jenkins ·
Thu 27 Feb, 15:25 · Link
Charlbury School Children's World Book Day Story Spectacular!
This World Book Day (Thur 6th March), the pupils at Charlbury school will make a collective reading effort to share their love of reading and stories, and to raise vital funds for their school.
Pupils from every class will pass the baton to read excerpts from their favourite books, or tell some of their favourite stories from books. We're hoping to keep the reading going continuously for a minimum of 360 minutes!
Parents, friends, and family are invited to sponsor their children for their efforts.
If you would also like to champion our young Charlbury readers, you can sponsor them through the link below.
Any donation will be gratefully received, many thanks!
https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q9WKNHIF
Jennifer Kidd ·
Wed 26 Feb, 22:24 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 24 Feb, 06:15 · Link
Will Noah's Ark set sail?
Will Noah's Ark set sail in St. Mary's Church on 5th April as planned? The answer is NOT UNLESS IT HAS MORE ANIMALS IN IT!!
We now have all the beautiful animal masks, exquisitely made by Charlbury Art Society.
The splendid Ark, designed by Tony Lloyd, is nearly complete (see below, model of the ark and the ark under construction)
The costumes are on their way to completion, designed and made in Charlbury with specially dyed linen generously donated.
We have 2 professional international singers, Carole Goodall and Edmund Caird, as Noye and Mrs Noye, plus we have the Voice of God.
We have 6 fantastic young people to play Noye's sons and their wives.
We have 4 great Charlbury Gossips (Mrs Noye's drunken companions)
We have 35 musicians (we still need 3 cornet/trumpet/bugle players)
And of course we have the wonderful Ben Goodall to conduct and Nicola Baylis to direct.
So all is in place...
EXCEPT
We need AT LEAST 26 more children to be animals. Without them the show cannot be performed, so we will have to cancel.
Charlbury parents: don't miss this wonderful opportunity for your children to experience participating in one of the 20th century's finest musical works. It will be something they will never forget. I took part in a production of Noye's Fludde when I was at school, and it was that experience that helped to cement my determination to become a professional musician. I want to create a similar opportunity for other children, as I know how valuable the experience is.....and all the animals will get to keep their masks! If your child likes singing REGISTRATION BY 28TH FEBRUARY IS ESSENTIAL! Contact isabelknowland@gmail.com 07788 174785
Isabel Knowland ·
Sun 23 Feb, 18:53 · Link
Site changes
Due to the imminent Online Safety Act, there are a handful of changes to this site.
General changes
- When posting an advert, you will need to confirm that any items you are selling/giving away are legal
- Illegal content can be reported via a link at the bottom of each page
- You can block individual users from sending you messages
- User accounts are restricted to over 18s
Forum changes
- Some forum postings will be held for review before going live (this is partly random)
- The Debate board is temporarily disabled
- The forum rules have been updated; please read them before posting
In addition (not OSA-related):
- There is a new Roads board. Any postings about parking, maintenance, signs etc. should go there
- Rushy Bank and related topics are not to be discussed on the forum
There may be bugs and unexpected behaviour - please bear with us while these are ironed out.
There is more on the background behind this in a longer forum posting. As always, thanks to everyone who posts and makes this site what it is.
Richard Fairhurst ·
Wed 19 Feb, 11:54 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
- 2 Mount Pleasant Cottages Dancers Hill Charlbury
Demolition of existing side extension. Construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and a porch.
WODC reference: 25/00356/HHD - Wed 12 Feb 2025 - Under consideration
- Corn Close Cottage Charlbury Road Spelsbury
Alterations to existing dwelling to include provision of Juliet balcony to bed 2 (West elevation), dormer window and Juliet balcony to bed 1 (South elevation), single storey extension to lounge and formation of balcony above to serve bed 3 (South elevation) and two storey extension to create double garage with bedroom above (North elevation).
WODC reference: 25/00320/HHD - Thu 13 Feb 2025 - Under consideration
- 7 Kearsey Court Charlbury
Erection of a detached garden studio and a garden shed
WODC reference: 25/00215/HHD - Tue 11 Feb 2025 - Under consideration
Mon 17 Feb, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury parking scheme - Permits and lining works
The Town Council has today heard from Oxfordshire County Council as follows:
Further to a public consultation exercise that took place in October/November last year, a scheme has been approved by our Cabinet Member for Highways Management for implementation, that will see the introduction of new dual purpose 3 hour / permit holder bays, dual purpose 1 hour / permit holder bays, permit holder only bays, permit holder only area, 30 minute parking bays and sections of double yellow lines in the centre of Charlbury.
We aim to bring the new changes into effect from 17th March 2025 onwards and details of the approved scheme and consultation can be viewed on-line by visiting (item 196/24):
https://mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1219&MId=7555
A number of new signs will also be needed to inform the public of the rules around where they can park. Where possible existing posts or walls (subject to agreement) will be used to keep street clutter to a minimum. These signs will be installed in advance of the scheme's implementation and will remain covered with sign masking spray until March 17th.
OCC is sending out letters today to eligible residents to inform them about the permit application process. Additionally, it will be sending a letter to all businesses and residents with frontages on the affected roads, requesting that they avoid parking in specific areas on designated days. These roads will be restricted to facilitate the works, supported by a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO).
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 14 Feb, 16:26 · Link
Tickets on sale for the Annual Street Fair Quiz
Tickets for the annual Charlbury Street Fair Quiz are now on sale scheduled for the 15th March. We are delighted to say that the food is again being provided by Amarelo Bistro, which proved to be exceptionally well received last year. As always, there will be a licensed bar.
It is always nice to see a full hall for the event, and all proceeds go towards the Corner House and War Memorial Hall. So, now is the time to organise your team (up to 6 per table) for what is always a fun night.
Steve Jones ·
Tue 11 Feb, 11:58 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 10 Feb, 06:15 · Link
Charlbury Chronicle
The Chronicle needs you. We require a couple more volunteers to help deliver the Chronicle. The magazines will be delivered to your home ready for you to deliver. An average round takes about an hour, 4 times a year. Please contact Maureen Walker by email walkermaureen542@gmail.com. Many thanks.
Sun 9 Feb, 14:35 · Link
Breast Cancer Screening Unit in Charlbury
All women aged 50 and over are encouraged to have a
mammogram every three years. Women who are patients of Charlbury Medical Centre
are invited to come to the mobile screening unit parked outside the medical
centre.
It is important to know that women who are aged over 70
are also very welcome to book an appointment, screening does not stop after
your 70th birthday. If you have not had a mammogram in the last
three years and would like to book an appointment, please ring 01865 235 621
where they will be pleased to help you.
The mammogram will be taken by qualified, female radiographers.
It will take around half an hour.
The objective of the mammogram is to detect breast cancer
in its early stage and thereby reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer.
To book an appointment:
Telephone: Tel: 01865
235 621
Email: oxfordbreast.screening@ouh.nhs.uk
Charlbury Patient Participation Group ·
Fri 7 Feb, 13:23 · Link
Room in the Ark!
There is still room for more animals in Noah's Ark! Come a take part in what will be an unforgettable experience: a huge production involving professional singers and musicians, 40 instrumentalists and a cast of 60 children. We have a whole range of animal masks and an amazing set. This is an opportunity not to be missed!! If you have a child aged 8 or above who would like to join in contact isabelknowland@gmail.com 07788 174785 Registration by 28th February is essential!
Isabel Knowland ·
Wed 5 Feb, 08:55 · Link
Trouble at the Memorial Hall (part 2)
Excavations for the new drain have thrown up additional issues which were not really expected. We find that rainwater drainage from the gutters has been feeding into the foul waste pipes, which is not in accordance with current regulations or desirability. The drains have been partly blocked by leaves that have fallen on the roof and transferred to the waste pipe. That cannot be allowed to continue so new pipework and a soakaway has to be installed.
Clean water to the building was lost when the main feed was accidentally broken but that supply is now restored. Although the break in the pipe has been repaired, the trustees now have to decide whether to use the opportunity of workmen on site and holes dug to replace the whole length of water pipe that runs from the Corner House into the Memorial Hall. It is working for now but is in poor condition and will not last indefinitely. Replacing the pipe with a more permanent clean pipe is likely to cost about £6,000. Should we put that right now or wait until the pipe fractures at an unknown date in the future? Decisions, decisions. And cost!
Roy Scott ·
Sat 1 Feb, 17:49 · Link
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